Since he was going to pose as one of the Monks, Yang An had naturally researched their daily routines in the temple beforehand.
In the Great Virtue Temple, the Monks were the lowest of the low, much like the Outer Disciples of other Sects. In fact, due to the sheer number of Monks in the temple, their status might have been even lower.
As one of the Monks, the only way to shed this status was to raise one's Cultivation Level, make contributions, and become a higher-ranking Gami.
Of course, they would only be shedding that specific status. When encountering people of higher standing, they would still be at their beck and call.
Take Yang An's role as the Buddha's Son, for example. In that position, he could even command an Abbot at the Corpse Transformation realm.
No matter where one went, Cultivation Level and status were paramount. This principle wasn't unique to the Great Virtue Temple.
"Have you adjusted the Concealment Seal?"
